Head of Transportation
Company: SEAFRIGO
Location: Elizabeth
Posted on: June 20, 2022
Job Description:
The Head of Transportation is responsible for the Transportation
Asset and Brokerage division. This position directly oversees a
team of managers, and provides oversight and guidance through
indirect management of indirect reports. The VP of Transportation
will be responsible for improving and optimizing existing
processes, developing new processes where needed, and ensuring the
overall efficiency and profitability of the division.
- Manage a team of people successfully and efficiently within a
Ground Transportation environment.
- Manage asset based equipment and costs associated with our
fleet.
- DOT Compliance on all tractors and drivers must be
maintained.
- Full P&L Management to ensure best profitability.
- Various Reporting to measure division performance. STATS by
driver, by tractor, by trailer, etc..
- Develop, measure and maintain KPIs for the division by job
role.
- Guide and coach department managers.
- Procure 3PL vendors, company drivers, ICs.
- Manage performance issues within the division.
- Perform other related duties as required and requested.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong personnel management and coaching skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Experience with logistics, scheduling and planning in an
intermodal transportation environment.
- Solid foundation in freight forwarding, including familiarity
with dispatching, customs and port operations.
- Flexibility with hours, able to alternate schedules with
managers
- Ability to effectively communicate with customers
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and via email
- Dependable and reliable
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Computer Literate including Windows 10, MSExcel,
MSWordEducation/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Transportation and
Logistics
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work
independently
- Fluency in oral and written English
Keywords: SEAFRIGO, Elizabeth , Head of Transportation, Professions , Elizabeth, New Jersey
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